What are the major differences between the 235 and 245 engines? I have a 245 with everything on it that the rod bearings are bad in. I also have a 235 that has no accessories. Will all the accessories from the 245 work on the 235 engine and it still run correctly? I'm talking about the fuel pump, turbo, ECM, etc? Basically all of that has been stripped off the 235. Any suggestions or has anyone interchanged parts from the different motors? I know there is a compression difference but wasn't sure what other differences there were.

 

post up what years of 235 and 245 you are speaking of. yes there are alot of parts that will be interchanged. but there is slight differances with having a auto and manual trucks. injection pump, and ecm are the 2 main things popping in my head. but the major hard parts for the engine are closely the same. what i mean is if i remember the HO/245 manual 6 speed. the compression is diff than a auto. so I'm at work right now and will be for the next 48 hours so I will do so research if I can on this more.

I know there are alot more members that can give you info also.

 

The 235 is out of a 2000 model and the 245 is out of a 2001 model. The 245 had a 6 speed manual behind it but I'm not sure about the 235. The 235 I got in the condition it's in. It had already been taken out of the truck.

 

so your 235 motor could have came from a AUTO or a 5 speed Maual. the 245 yes it came from a HO/6 speed manual.

below info may be helpful. its really basic but still worth knowing if you dont

24-VALVE TURBO DIESEL HO - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Peak Torque
505 lb-ft (from 1600 to 2700 rpm)

Advertised Power
245 hp @ 2700 rpm

Governed Speed
3200 rpm

24-VALVE TURBO DIESEL - AUTOMATIC & 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION

Peak Torque
460 lb-ft (from 1600 to 2700 rpm)

Advertised Power
235 hp @ 2700 rpm

Governed Speed
3200 rpm

24-VALVE TURBO DIESEL - GENERAL ENGINE DATA

Type
4-cycle in-line 6-cylinder

Aspiration
Turbocharged, charge air cooled

Bore & Stroke
4.02 in x 4.72 in (102 in x 120 mm)

Displacement
359 in3 (5.88 liter)

Compression Ratio
16:3:1

Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4

Oil Pan Capacity
2.5 US gal (9.46 liter)

24-valve 1998.5 to 2000
Auto - 215hp @ 2700rpm
420 lb-ft @ 1600rpm
Manual - 235hp @ 2700rpm
460 lb-ft @ 1600rpm

 

if you have diff Turbos also here is this.

INFO ON OEM TURBO’S

www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/FAQ/turbo_faq.htm

cant remember if the engine plaque has a VIN. if it does take the Vin to dealership and they can look up and print off a complete build sheet off that Vin and that would tell you what you exactly have or where it came from.